The agency's
future submission of this information collection request should
include copies of as much of the primary source material for the
requirement as is possible, such as the Federal Register documents
that specify the content of these information collections.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
08/31/2012
36 Months From Approved
08/31/2009
30,014
0
30,014
220,928
0
212,101
740,786
0
676,000
The aftermarket catalytic converter
policy (51 Fed. Reg. 28114-28119, 28113 (Aug. 5, 1986); 52 Fed.
Reg. 42144 (Nov. 3, 1987)) allows aftermarket automobile catalytic
converter (AMCC) manufacturers and reconditioners to compete with
the automobile manufacturers for the AMCC replacement market.
Without this policy, it would be illegal, under section 203 of the
Clean Air Act, 42 U.S.C. 7522, to sell or install AMCCs that are
not identical to original equipment (OE) versions of these parts.
This policy lowers the cost of replacement catalytic converters, so
motorists are more likely to replace damaged catalytic converters
rather than removing them, ensuring that vehicles will not create
excessive air pollution. New AMCC manufacturers must report a
description of each new product line, including testing
information, and retain warranty and sales records. Reconditioners
(sellers of used catalytic converters) must report a description of
the company, products, and test equipment, test each reconditioned
catalytic converter, and retain sales and customer records.
Installers of AMCCs must fill out the warranty card, include a
brief statement with each invoice stating the need for replacing
the original catalytic converter, tag each removed catalytic
converter, retain the tagged catalytic converters for 15 days, and
retain the invoices for 6 months. The reporting and recordkeeping
requirements help ensure that OE catalytic converters were removed
for acceptable reasons, that correct AMCCs were installed, that
AMCCs meet the emission reduction targets, and AMCCs are properly
warranted. The information required to be reported is not otherwise
available and is not covered under any other information request
since it is unique to the AMCC policy. The collection of
information is necessary for the proper performance of EPA
functions and will have practical utility. Without these
requirements, enforcement would be nearly impossible.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that
the collection of information encompassed by this request complies
with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR
1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding
the proposed collection of information, that the certification
covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a
benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control
number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of
these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.
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Enforcement Policy Regarding the Sale and Use of Aftermarket Catalytic Converters - New AMCC Manufacturers